Christmas 2014 Gift Guide: KOR & JOCO

You know what's a no-fail gift idea?  This.

If we ourselves cannot stop buying sippy cups for our kids, the same goes for adults I think. 

We cannot have enough water/drinking bottles. 

There's always one that's perfect to bring to pilates class, one that fits perfect inside our everyday tote, one that stays cool or hot for hours, and is perfect for long road trips. That sort of thing.

When it comes to water bottles, KOR is a favorite among my friends. 

It's stylish and ergonomically-designed yes, but it's also practical - with features such as a cushioned base, hygienic, easy to drink from spout, an easy to open hinged cap (no worries of losing it!), even an inspirational KOR Stone - for inspiration at every sip. So you really won't "lose it", if ya know what I mean.

But what if like my friends, the people in your gift list already have a KOR or two? Well this is great to have, the KOR NAVA. It turns ordinary tap water into filtered water! The filter is made from 100% pure coconut shell so it's totally natural, no worries about sediments and stuff getting into your drinking water.

In fact, wouldn't it be great to get one for every member of the family? It's perfect to have each one bring this around, especially if your family is the outdoorsy/adventurous type and frequent places where the tap water source is questionable and access to mineral or bottled water is spotty at best.

As if that's not reason enough, through KOR's Thirst for Giving™ program, each time we buy a KOR bottle, KOR donates a percentage of sales to a select group of non-profits focused on water-related causes. Nice no?

But if your friends are more the coffee/tea drinker types than the water therapy kind of peeps, then these JOCO reusable glass coffee cups will float their boat! 

Mel Ongsue-Lee, who distributes KOR and JOCO, sent me these glass coffee cups to try out as well, and I loved it - perfect size, cute to lug around, and made from sturdy glass - the same 100% BPA free, heat resistant, microwave safe borosilicate glass used in cookware, modern baby bottles, even laboratory glassware.

They're not just for adults too! In fact, my kids have co-opted our JOCO cups, and they use these when they drink their hot chocolate or warm milk.

They're great for kids because of the no-slip silicone sleeve, and the splash free lid. If my two little bosses approve, I am sure your bosses and office colleagues will too. These will help them to be kinder to the environment as well, because they get to ditch the paper cups!

At the moment, get your JOCO cups online at www.sunnysunday.com.ph

KOR hydration vessels are available at Howards Storage World, Conlins Element, Alessi, The Flat Shop, The Cutting Edge, Kitchen Pro, Seattles Best, Plana Forma, Beyond Yoga and online at www.sunnysunday.com.ph too!

Start your Christmas shopping na! To get your hands on KOR and JOCO now, click HERE: https://sunnysunday.com.ph/products.do

Chug on the Go, with Contigo

If there is no such thing as too many sippy cups for kids, then us big ones can't get enough water and drink bottles either. 

Even if you have ten on rotation, don't you just want one with say, a storage compartment?

That's what Contigo is all about, a premier travel mug and water bottle brand that has found its way to our shores, after gaining popularity in the US, Europe, Middle East, South America, Australia, and Japan.

What makes Contigo different is that they offer solutions to the challenges that concern people with active lifestyles. I mean, how can you get into that state of Zen if your keys and class cards are splayed about with your water bottle and towel? Would you enjoy seeing your coffee overflowing into your car's cupholder as you navigate that speed bump? Or think about the lukewarm taste of water while biking the Nuvali bike trail. Not fun right?

With unique bottle features like 100% leak and spill-proof caps, heat retention of up to 4 hours, and cool retention of up to 12 hours, Contigo's line of simple yet functionally innovative and environmentally friendly drinkwares will treat customers to a mess-free and refreshing beverage experience every single time.  

Doesn't hurt that they look great too. Nikki Ng of Contigo Philippines sent us these lovely Contigo water bottles. Love how they're sporty yet sleek, and come in these fun, jewel toned colors.

 

Ever since 2003, Contigo has continuously been featured in publications like Good Housekeeping, CBS News, The New York Times, and the Oprah Magazine. 

In 2007, BusinessWeek named Contigo’s Patented AutoSeal stainless steel mug as a Bronze IDEA recipient.

Whatever style you choose, you and the kiddos can chug on the go, with Contigo.

Get your Contigo at Bikram Yoga Outlets and Baby Couture stores. You may also place an order online via their Facebook Page.

 

Like Contigo Philippines on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ContigoPhilippines 

bobble ain't no trouble

It's not what you think. These are not blobs with colorful innards. These are bobbles. As in, well, a bobble.

A bobble is a plastic bottle yes, but not the bad kind. bobble is free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC and its spout has a filter that can filter tap water equal to 300 single-serve bottles. Which means not having to buy 300 mineral/distilled water bottles. So not only do you get to save money, you also get to do your part in lessening your carbon footprint. Good stuff.

Now what when you are done refilling that bobble 300 times? Then you can always buy a new filter, in a different color each time if you'd like, so you can keep on reusing the bobble for as long as it can hold water, no pun intended.

According to the bobble website, "one estimate suggests that the world consumes more than 200 billion single-serve bottles of water per year." Just imagine the magnitude and scale of 200 billion plastic water bottles packed into a landfill.  That's not a pretty sight.

But water in a bobble? That's as stylish and sustainable as water can get.

In the Philippines, bobble is available at Aura Athletica, Numa, Planet Sports, PacSports and studios such as Bliss Yoga, Urban Ashram and Plana Forma. Outside of Metro Manila, find bobble at Red Dot Laoag, Le Kitsch Lifestyle Shop and Sole Patrol.

For more about bobble, like the bobble Philippines page on Facebook.